6 of the most iconic Great British Bake Off moments

As the much-loved show returns to Channel 4, get in the GBBO spirit by revisiting the highlights of its eight-season run

Lily Pearson
Thursday 30 August 2018 14:09 BST
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Bake Off is back, and what better way to mark its return than revisit some of its most memorable moments? As one of the nation’s most-loved TV shows and feel-good to its very core, it is has the capacity to hook even the most sceptical of viewers.

Get ready to return to the tent by remembering the heart-warming series’ most iconic scenes

#Bincident

When Diana took Iain’s Baked Alaska out of the freezer and (allegedly) ruined it, it caused the biggest furore in Bake Off history.

Season 5, episode 4

The breadwinner

Remembered for both its cute face and Paul Hollywood’s reaction, a Lion-themed bread bake proved what showstoppers are all about.

Season 6, episode 3

Nancy’s sass

Paul Hollywood was brought down a few pegs when season 5 winner Nancy, below, forgot his name and referred to him as “the male judge”.

Series 5, episode 6

Pardon the pun

“I can’t wait to romp in your forest,” host Mel Giedroyc told Ian, in one of Bake Off’s many great innuendo moments.

Series 6, episode 1

Custardgate

After “accidentally” using Howard’s superior custard in her trifle, Deborah was served her just desserts and eliminated from the show.

Season 4, episode 3

A bittersweet beginning

Who would have thought John Whaite, who used salt instead of sugar in his rum babas, would end up winning the whole series?

Season 3, episode 1

GBBO is on Channel 4 Tuesdays at 8pm. Watch seasons 1-7 on Netflix

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